Taylor Markarian

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Taylor Markarian is a regular contributor to RD.com covering culture, advice, travel, pets and all things weird and haunted. She is the author of "From the Basement: A History of Emo Music and How It Changed Society," which analyzes the evolution of punk and mental health. She holds a B.A. in Writing, Literature and Publishing from Emerson College.

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This Could Be Why 9 Beloved Dog Breeds Will Never Win Westminster

It's not your favorite dog breed—it's the judges.

A Dragon dance is performed during the Chinese new year parade on February 10, 2019 in London, England.

Chinese Dragons: Why They’re So Important in Chinese Culture

There’s a lot more to the mythical creature that shaped Chinese history than you probably realize.

What It’s Really Like to Work for a Psychic Hotline

Fess up: At some point, you’ve considered calling one. But are these phone-in psychics the real deal? Here's what you should know—and what happens behind the scenes.